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Holy thistle

• Blessed Thistle
  Common Name(s)
  blessed thistle, holy thistle
  Scientific Name(s)
  Cnicus benedictus L. (Asteraceae)
  How is Blessed Thistle usually used?
  Blessed thistle is available as aerialaerialplant parts appearing above ground parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves). It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) or topicallytopicallyto be applied on the skin as dried leaves, tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, or infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient.
• Oral:
• dried aerial parts: 0.2 g to 2 g, 3 times per day
  tincture: 0.6 g to 1.2 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (e.g., 1:5, 25% ethanol, 3 mL to 6 mL)
  Topical:
• infusion: 0.2 g to 2 g dried aerial parts
  direction for use: pour 150 mL of boiling water on dried aerial parts and infuse - apply to affected area as needed and cool before applying
  What is Blessed Thistle used for?
  Blessed thistle is traditionally used in Western herbalism